Glomus versiforme belongs to the Arbuscular mycorrhiza family of fungi, these are biotrophs that feed only on the products of photosynthesis of their plant host. These really ancient and diverse creatures have had a really slow process of evolution. It can be found almost everywhere and is linked to 80% (some scientist think up to 90%) of all plants in the world. When most of us think of fungi we automatically think negatively, but these curious creatures are beneficial to their host in many ways and are considered on of the major factors that helped plant communities cover the planet millions of years ago.
How is it helpful? Glomus versiforme penetrates the roots of plants with long and narrow cylindrical structures called arbuscules. The distribution of the arbuscules …show more content…
The outside part of Glomus versiforme has different tasks, it creates a web-like system called hypal bridges that increase the root absorptive area and therefore plant nutrition. Which extends in all directions away from the plant and acts as if it were the hosts roots. This allows the plant to focus on its actual roots making them strong and not spend extra energy by creating unnecessary roots in the search of more nutrients. The hypal bridge network's second task is to equally share all nutrients available in the soil after connecting the host to nearby plants that may be stronger and of negative impact to the the host. The third task of the hypal bridge network is to release spores that enrich the soil. By doing this Glomus versiforme creates a safe zone that can react better to drought, pathogenic fungi, and nemathodes. The study of mycorrhiza with agricultural ends has a very promising future, techniques to implement the fungi's widespread use are taking place as you read this. Many of the plants that have
How is it helpful? Glomus versiforme penetrates the roots of plants with long and narrow cylindrical structures called arbuscules. The distribution of the arbuscules …show more content…
The outside part of Glomus versiforme has different tasks, it creates a web-like system called hypal bridges that increase the root absorptive area and therefore plant nutrition. Which extends in all directions away from the plant and acts as if it were the hosts roots. This allows the plant to focus on its actual roots making them strong and not spend extra energy by creating unnecessary roots in the search of more nutrients. The hypal bridge network's second task is to equally share all nutrients available in the soil after connecting the host to nearby plants that may be stronger and of negative impact to the the host. The third task of the hypal bridge network is to release spores that enrich the soil. By doing this Glomus versiforme creates a safe zone that can react better to drought, pathogenic fungi, and nemathodes. The study of mycorrhiza with agricultural ends has a very promising future, techniques to implement the fungi's widespread use are taking place as you read this. Many of the plants that have